Gerardus de Vries

Dutch theologian and philosopher
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Gerardus de Vries

Summary

Gerardus de Vries is a human[1]. He was born in Utrecht[2]. He was born on August 15, 1648[3]. He died in Utrecht[4]. He died on December 1, 1705[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9].

Key Facts

  • Gerardus de Vries's place of birth was Utrecht[2].
  • Gerardus de Vries passed away in Utrecht[4].
  • Gerardus de Vries was born on August 15, 1648[3].
  • Gerardus de Vries died on December 1, 1705[5].
  • Gerardus de Vries died on December 1, 1704[10].
  • Gerardus de Vries's father was Simon de Vries[11].
  • Gerardus de Vries held citizenship in Netherlands[12].
  • Gerardus de Vries's professions included theologian[6].
  • Gerardus de Vries worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Gerardus de Vries worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Gerardus de Vries worked as a writer[9].
  • Gerardus de Vries held the position of rector of Utrecht University[13].
  • Gerardus de Vries was employed by Utrecht University[14].
  • Gerardus de Vries was employed by Leiden University[15].
  • Gerardus de Vries was employed by Leiden University[16].
  • Gerardus de Vries was educated at Leiden University[17].
  • Gerardus de Vries's education included a stint at Utrecht University[18].
  • A notable student of Gerardus de Vries was Joannes Luyts[19].
  • Gerardus de Vries's religion is recorded as Protestantism[20].
  • Gerardus de Vries is recorded as male[21].
  • Gerardus de Vries's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Gerardus de Vries's Commons category is recorded as Gerard de Vries (1648-1705)[23].
  • Gerardus de Vries's family name is recorded as De Vries[24].
  • Gerardus de Vries's family name is recorded as Vries[25].
  • Gerardus de Vries's given name is recorded as Gerardus[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Utrecht[2], Gerardus de Vries… he was born on August 15, 1648[3]. His father was Simon de Vries[11].

Education

Educated at Leiden University[17], a university[27], in Netherlands[28], founded in 1575[29], headquartered in Leiden[30] and Utrecht University[18], a public research university[31], in Netherlands[32], founded in 1636[33], headquartered in Utrecht[34]. Studied under Gisbertus Voetius[35], a theologian[36], 1589–1676[37], of Dutch Republic[38] and Andreas Essenius[39], a theologian[40], 1618–1677[41], of Dutch Republic[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. Employers include Utrecht University[14], a public research university[43], in Netherlands[44], founded in 1636[45], headquartered in Utrecht[46] and Leiden University[15], a university[47], in Netherlands[48], founded in 1575[49], headquartered in Leiden[50]. Gerardus de Vries held the position of rector of Utrecht University[13]. A notable student of him was Joannes Luyts[19].

Personal Life

Gerardus de Vries's religion is recorded as Protestantism[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 1, 1705[5] and December 1, 1704[10]. Gerardus de Vries passed away in Utrecht[4].

FAQs

Where was Gerardus de Vries born?

Gerardus de Vries was born in Utrecht[2].

Where did Gerardus de Vries die?

Gerardus de Vries passed away in Utrecht[4].

Who were Gerardus de Vries's parents?

Gerardus de Vries's father was Simon de Vries[11].

What did Gerardus de Vries do for work?

Gerardus de Vries worked as theologian[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9].

Where did Gerardus de Vries go to school?

Gerardus de Vries was educated at Leiden University[17] and Utrecht University[18].

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  14. [14] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Rheno-Traiectinae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [16] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Rheno-Traiectinae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Rheno-Traiectinae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  26. [35] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  27. [39] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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